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Horse General
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Rescue Groups Fear More Horses Going to Slaughter
Strict enforcement of a state equine health regulation at the weekly Camelot horse auction in Cranbury has raised fears among rescue groups, concerned the situation could mean more animals going to slaughter.
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Ethiopian Donkeys Threatened by Hyenas
In Ethiopia, members of a Orthodox Tewahedo Church stop eating beef and dairy products during a 55-day period before Easter.
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Forest Service Announces NewTrail System
The USDA Forest Service recently announced the grand opening of the 26-mile Dry Creek Trail System on the Chattahoochee National Forest in northwest Georgia. After several years of planning, new trails were built from the ground up to create a safer, more
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Calling All Horse Owners - Important Survey
With less than a month to go, American Horse Publications is reminding all horse owners that NOW is the time to take the AHP 2012 Equine Industry Survey if you haven't already done so.
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Prepare for Equine Safety as Hurricane Irene Approaches
As Hurricane Irene moves toward the Atlantic Coast, the American Association of Equine Practitioners alerts horse owners and veterinary professionals to take precautionary steps for equine safety this season.
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Montana Barn Fire Kills 20 Horses
A barn with 20 horses inside became engulfed in flames early Monday morning. According to reports, none of the horses escaped. The barn belongs to High Plains Stables and is a boarding facility housed 30 horses altogether.
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Little Girl's Rescue Pony Lost
The Rogers family is devastated that their young daughterâs pony has run off in an unfamiliar place. While on vacation in Rappahannock County, the girl was hand-grazing the mare that was wearing a red halter when the small brownish horse got away and ra
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Homes Found for Rescued Miniature Horses
The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Aanimals Nevins-Farm has announced that three of the 19 miniature horse rescued last month from desperate conditions on a small farm in West Boylston have gone to new homes.Â
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Young Writers Wild Horse Stories Wanted
American Horse Publications (AHP) member Valerie Ormond will be a sponsor and a judge for Voice For The Horseâs first childrenâs writing competition this fall.Â
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New DOL Rule Affects Horse Industry Today
This new H-2B rule which goes into effect today, April 23, 2012, will make significant changes to the way the H-2B program operates for all employers including those in the horse industry.